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Subject:
The Baltimore and Washington Railroad
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Scott Holmes <[log in to unmask]>
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Date:
Wed, 19 May 2021 11:58:47 -0700
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In attempting to map Mark Twain's railroad journeys I became curious 
about the one he mentioned in attempting to find humor in his disdain 
for American Indians.  "There is an impression abroad that the Baltimore 
and Washington Railroad Company and many of its employees are Goshoots; 
but it is an error."

I can find no reference for this particular line.  By 1870 the only line 
servicing Washington DC to the states was the B&O.  A second line did 
not come into play until 1872, the Baltimore and Potomac.

Has anyone done any research on this particular bit of racism and the 
part of Mark Twain?

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